Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid Look Toward Neymar for Next Season

According to the magazine Marca (published on Soccernews.com), Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid are looking toward Brazil during the summer transfer window and the next La Liga season. The principal candidate mentioned is Neymar.

Ronaldo has added his voice in suggesting to Real Madrid that they sign Neymar before he goes to the Copa America tournament. It appears that Neymar has been called by the Brazilian National Football Team to participate in the Copa America tournament for July 2011.

The problem with the deal (like the majority of cases) is money. Real Madrid and Santos will have to make a deal concerning how much money will be transacted.

Chelsea wanted to purchase Neymar for $51 million (€35 million). The response was a rejection by Santos (Neymar's club) since it asked for $65 Million (€45 million).

In another news segment from La Cope and published in Goal.com, Wagner Ribeiro (Neymar's agent) denied reports of any contact between Real Madrid and Neymar. Ribeiro continued by comparing Neymar to Leo Messi (of FC Barcelona).

Ribeiro also commented about many clubs wanting the service of Neymar. It remains to be seen what will transpire.